Common variants in the SLC28A2 gene are associated with serum uric acid level and hyperuricemia and gout in Han Chinese

Abstract Background Serum uric acid (SUA), hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout are complex traits with relatively high heritability. This study aims to identify whether a candidate gene, SLC28A2, exerts susceptibility for SUA fluctuation and incidence of HUA and gout in the Han Chinese population. Results...

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Main Authors: Zhaowei Zhou, Zhiqiang Li, Can Wang, Xinde Li, Xiaoyu Cheng, Changgui Li, Yongyong Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Hereditas
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41065-018-0078-0